WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 14 August 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Corresponuent.) The Mines: WESTFORT, August 13. For the month of July, th 0 output and export of cual from Buller mineij were as follows:—Westport Coal Coy. output 15 172 'tons, export 14,586 tons lOcwt; West port Stockton Coy. 8.792 tons 5 cwt. and 8,742 tons 18 cwt.; t Cu-upcrative parties 5,018 tons 18 cwt. all of which was shipped. The total output’ for the period was 29,054 to’s 6 cwt., and the export was 28 412 tons 19 cwt. No coni was shipped to foreign ports. Tcurist Traffic; Considerable efforts are at present being made to develop the tourist traffic to the Buller district, and with that object in view, all local bodies uro co-operating. As the length of the stay of visitors will be determined by our hotel accommodation a move js on foot to build an ambitious structure and the firms of Newman Brotf. and Gibbs Motors can be reded upon to assure .tourists that there will be no reason for complaint as far as transport. iu concerned. There arc many places in the Buller district apart from the trip through the gorge which should have inleres. to visitors and now that a scheme of publicity is to be undertaken to induce them to come here it is to be hoped everything wilt be done to create a good impression ami thereby induce sightseer* especi-

ally those who are not worried by the economic depression* to come up aud see us sometime. The Weather: Though Westport district experienc ed nin e days’ rain during the past month in which 4.98 inches were registered, the p ’riod on lhe whole was marked by sturhine and .the indications suggest good weather thio spring. Many lovers of the be%ch were t. nip'.ed to have a day out occasionally and golf clubs are getting through their competitions in glorious sun shine. Wedding: '1 he marriage took place yesterday of Miss Lily Mai tin, to Mr T. SiuT.h. both of West port. Mrs E. McFadden was matron of honour and Mr W. McLaughlin was best man. Hockey: The following team has been chosen to represent Town ladies in a hockev match versus Koronui on Thursday at Waimangaroa: —Forwards, Mrs Curtin, Misses B. Murphy E. McGrath, J. ißiley, D. Douglas; halves. Misses N. Johnson, G. Lockington, E. Lutton: Fu l-backs: Misses M. Rees, Z. Strack; goal Mrs Morgan. Emergencies: Misses S. Butterworth and B. Parkin son. With the possibility of a West Const men’s hockey team playing a. game at Westport this week-end :he following f .-ides will play a trial game on Thursday after which the Buller team will be chosen:— Probables: Goa! Thurlow; fullbacks, Jones, Hill: halves, Stollery, Abkin. Kirkwood; forwards: W. Watt. Smith’ Davies, Hodgson. Twamley. Emergencies: O’Dea and Keains. Possibles: Goal. Fox; fill-back*, Rose. Pain; halves, Naylor, Newman, Girovic; forwards, Oldham, McLaughlin, Pickering, Reynolds, J. Jones. Emergencies: Curtin. Ferguson. The game will commence at 2.45 p.m. Umpires, Messrs Falla and Curtin. Chatham Cup: J'here is nothing definite yet as to when the replay for the South Island final for the Chatham Cup between Millerton and Western A. C’hristchurc.i will be payed. The writer was informed this morning that the AH Blacks were in communication wit i the New Zealand Association regarding th,, nuitter, but' no reply was so far to hand. Harbour Returns:

The monthly returns of the lo cal port, show that 276,287 super, feet- of timber was exported. During the same period, 35 steamers aud six : uxiliary sai er.-> representing 20,355 tons entered tlie port and 36 steamers and six auxiliary sailers), representing 26,502 tons -left the port. The total tonuag for -the month was 52,857. Mean high water: Riven 22ft. 9iiis.; bar 21ft. •tins.

Basketball: The results of basketball oompetl tions played yesterday were as fol lows:—

Technical High School A teat St. Mary’s do'Jege A 16—14; Rangers A beat' Torea A B—4; St. Andrew’s A bent Torea A 16—2. B Grade: Tech nie-il High School B beat Stale, School 18-1.5. Torea B beat St. Canice’s 14—2; St. Mary’s College B, beat Torea B B—7.8 —7. The folfowing games will be played :n Granity on Thursday: — 3 p.m.:' Torea B v. SI. Mary s B (Heferee Miss ,T. Raynor); 4 pin.. Torea A 'v. St. Mary’s A (Mr Martin).

A Coincidence: The vital statistics at Westport for :1m month of July, were: Marriages G- birlhn 6; deaths 6 The Register, \j |- Moulgomcrv could not. recal! a. prcviim-- occasion when the figures we.r,. nil the salite.

Shipping. The I'ooHii Milled last .evening for l.yl'lelton. ’The Canopus is due lie.re on Thursday and the Kanna at the week-end. Bowling Club:

Report for the year ending 31st July, 1935 states: Your committee has pleasure in presenting its annual report for the past season which was the 31st in the Club’s history, and. was a very successful one from every point of view.

The official opening match which took place on Labour Day, was a very i happy one, with perfect weather conditions. The Club was favoured with a record attendance of visitors, both, bowlers and uon-bowlers. There were 80 players on the green. All the clubs in the Centre were represented, and also bowlers from other Centres. The r resident, Mr. A. E. Morley, welcome i the visitors on behalf of the Chib, and expressed the wish that all would spend a pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Morley, mother of the President, threw the Jack and delivered the first bowl, and the season was declared open. The bowlers wives and lady friends dispensed afternoon, tea, which was enjoyed by all; during the afternou a rinks tournament was played. In regard to finances, we are very pleased to report that the club has ended the season with a credit balance of £l4/17/11, also a balance of assets over liabilities of £519, which we must accept as very satisfactory. The Buller Centre held its annual tournament on the Westport and Sergeant’s Hill greens, 10 rinks from your club competing, and 2 rinks reached the semifinals. Your Club was also represented by 2 rinks and 4 pairs at the West Coast Tournament. Four rinks journeyed to Greymouth, played the local club there, and although beaten, were delighted with the way in which they were entertained by the Greymouth Club. We also sent 5 rinks on a friendly visit to Granity, who enjoyed the outing very much. We had visits from Greymouth Club, 5 rinks; Runanga Club, 8 rinks; and Granity Club 5 rinks; Sergeant’s Hill, 3 rinks; Seddonviile Club, 4 rinks; and all had a very enjoyable time. Also 5 rinks from Nelson paid a goodwill visit to our Club, and we hope to return the visit to Nelson next season and create a good feeling between the two clubs. Your Club lost the-Ballinger Buckles to the Millerton Club, 5 rinks, and we wish to congratulate the winners on their fine performance. The Champion of Champion Pairs was played on the Granity Green, and was won by the Granity Club, your Club was represented by E. Lee and F. Knight. The Champion Singles was also played on the Granity green aud your club was represented by Mr. Farr, who was runner-up to Mr. .1. Huddleston of the Sergeant’s Hill Club. The Blackwood Cup was won by R. Wimsett (lead), B. J. Barr (scorer), R. Cox (measurer) and J. H. Levy (skip), with W. Farr’s team as ruu-ners-up. . The Morley Cup (Pairs) was won by T. Parfitt (lead) and D. Farr (skip), with C. Rossili and G. Powell as run-

ners-up. The Newman Cup (singles), was won by G. Powell with W. Farr as runneiThe InteTpiediftte Singlesy a new competition in the Club, was won by (’. Rossili, with H. Moore as runuer1 The Watt Cup (Junior Singles), was won by J. Comerford. Beside the above matches we played the annual North v. South match tor a verv valuable Cup and this year was won by North. The Thursday y. Saturday'players, 6 rinks, was won by the Saturday section by 24 points. Mr. A. E. Morley presented a very handsome Cup to the Granity R.S.A. Your club challenged for this Cup, and was represented by M. Neill, G. Campbell, G. Walker and Mr. Hart, and although defeated by the Granity team were amply compensated by the good time given by the R.S.A. Club. Your com; mittee wish to congratulate all successful plavers on their fine performances. Your committee are pleased to report on the number of new members for the past season; in all these were 11 and all very keen bowlers, lour committee regret to report the loss oi three valuable members, who have left the district viz., Mr. W. Steven a Past President of the Club, and at the time of his departure was Tl ' eas ‘ ur( . r ;ill d did yeoman service in that capacity, but we were fortunate itj having a man to carry on the good work in Mr. G. Campbell who was appointed by your Committee Mi-J-/ Watt, who is the donor ot the Watt Cup” for Junior Singles, also left th< district and his place as Chairman O' the Social Committee, has b«en abl> filled by Mr. W. Hart. «>'• J' Wilson will also be missed as he wa. a very keen bowler and he wah t , e donor of the “Triangles’ to Hie Clu . It is desirous that members try to induce others to become bowlers, amt every effort in this direction will be much appreciated, and will also be a distinct benefit to the Club. Your Committee wish to tender its deepest sympathy to Mr. J. Green m his late sad bereavement, Mrs. Gieen always being a willing worker at our social functions. Your committee regrets to report the illness of two 1 7. keen members in Messrs C. Mitehell and W. Cox and wish them a speedy recovery to health and hope to see them onee again in their old places 011 the green. It is our pleasant duty onee again to place on record our hearty thanks for the valuable assistance and loyal support given at all times by the ladies, to whom we owe a debt 01 gratitude for the success that, lias attended the many social functions throughout the year. The • oeia Committee deserve great praise, lor the manner in which they have catered l ior jthe entertainment of members, which has been much appreciated by all. Your Committee extends thanks to E. Skilton and Morley and Co. for use of lorries, and also to Messrs 0. Head, J. Nettle, W. Farr, F. Knight and G. Levestam, for the good work done in top dressing the green and other attentions. We wish to place on record the very fine work done by the greenkeeper,'Mr. J. McLeod, in having the green in such good order for the pas season. We wish to place on record the good w’ork done by the Mayor and Councillors in improving the frontage of our green, also the honour conterfered on the officials of the Club to plant trees on Arbor Day, which has made a pleasing approach to our pre-

mises. -, . , tn conclusion, your Committee desire to thank all sub-committees for the good work done by them during the past season, also (he Press, for full reports on all matches played, and al members for their hearty co-operation and trust, and hope that the same relationship will continue throughout the year which we are now entering.